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Business Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy Standing Down as Economy Minister on Medical Grounds

Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill has announced that Conor Murphy is standing down as Economy Minister on medical grounds. Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy is standing down as Minister tonight on medical grounds. “Conor has been advised by his doctor to rest and will undergo further medical tests. “My colleagues and I all wish Conor […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

St John Bosco Boxing Club Plan For New State of the Art Facility

By Kevin McAteer Did you know St John Bosco is the only club in Newry who doesn’t have their own premises. It’s pretty standard within the boxing community that clubs get three or four hours an evening every night of the week. However currently, the Bosco boxing club can only manage one hour, three nights […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

SRC Celebrate Hospitality & Tourism Success

Southern Regional College (SRC) held a memorable evening on Tuesday night at the Graduate Restaurant at Newry East Campus to commemorate a successful year in Hospitality and Tourism. The department’s staff and students have secured a multitude of awards and accomplishments which include gold, silver, and bronze medals at IFEX, finalist recognition in the FutureChef […]

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Campaigns Community Constituency Craigavon Daisy Hill Health Newry Newry and Armagh South Down Upper Bann

Trust Remembrance Service for Babies and Children

The Southern Trust is hosting a special service of remembrance and thanksgiving for parents and families who have been bereaved through pregnancy loss or the death of a baby, child or young person in Craigavon Area Hospital or the wider community. The service will take place on Sunday 19 May at 3.00pm in Seagoe Parish […]

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Community Constituency Education Newry Newry and Armagh

Big hearted Caroline Gets Recognition with ‘Hearts In Hospitality Award’

Many will know Caroline Chamber as a lecturer at Southern Regional College.  Having taught students for twenty years this unsung heroine has taken her place in the spotlight with a Hearts in Hospitality Award.  Awarded by Aaron Logan, Northern Ireland Regional Chair of the Institute of Hospitality Caroline was presented with her Award at a […]

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Community Constituency Government Newry Newry and Armagh Politics South Armagh Stormont

Murphy to Rest Following Doctors Advice

In a statement on news that Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor pending medical tests, Sinn Féin Leas-Uachtarán Michelle O’Neill said: “Conor Murphy has been advised by his doctor to rest pending scheduled medical tests. “He informed the Speaker on Friday that he would not be available to respond to an economy motion […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Car Damaged on Erskine Street, Newry

On Thursday 18 April 2024, a blue Volvo V40 was parked on Erskine Street, Newry outside the flats across from JP Corry Builders Merchants.  At some time between 1330-1530 hours this car was damaged.  Possibly by someone scratching it with a key or sharp object.  This has caused substantial damage to the vehicle and will […]

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Community Constituency Council Government Infrastructure Newry and Armagh NMD Council South Armagh

Delay To Ballynasclosha Road Reinstatement Totally Unacceptable

Slieve Gullion area Sinn Féin Councillor Áine Quinn has said that the continued delay to fully repairing and reopening the Ballynaclosha Road in Silverbridge is totally unacceptable.  The local Councillor said, “I share the frustration of local residents and business’s impacted by the ongoing closure of the road. They suffer serious inconvenience on a daily […]

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Community Constituency International Newry Newry and Armagh Politics

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening

IPSC Newry have called for an emergency protest on Wednesday evening at 7pm, Newry Town Hall in response to the beginning of the invasion of Rafah, the last safe refugee in Gaza. See the graphic attached for a promotional image. Marc Mac Seáin made this statement on behalf of Newry IPSC “Millions of people, half […]

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Community Constituency Crime Newry Newry and Armagh

Police Investigating Sexual Assault on Train From Dublin Around Newry Area of Journey

Police are investigating a report of a sexual assault which occurred on the Northbound Train from Dublin on Thursday 2nd May 2024 at approximately 1500 hours. This incident is believed to have happened around the Newry area of the journey.  If you witnessed the incident or have any information which could assist Police please phone […]

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Community Constituency Newry and Armagh Obituaries South Armagh

The Death Has Occurred of Brendan Carr

Carr, Brendan – R.I.P. 43 Newry Road, Belleek, County Armagh BT35 7PB. 4th May 2024. Much loved daddy of Sarah, Anna, Jack and Ellen, devoted granda of Sienna, loving partner of Brenda and her children Pearse and Tirna, beloved son of Ann and the late Jimmy Carr and dear brother of Seamus, Helena Killen, Joanne […]

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Community Constituency Newry Newry and Armagh Sport

Carnbane League Results – 4/5/24

CARNBANE LEAGUE RESULTS FOR TUES 30 APRIL – SAT 4 MAY 2024 TUES 30 APRIL  – NEWRY AOH CUP –  KICK-OFF 7.00 pm                                                                   ROUND 1                                                                                                                                                              Newry Celtic 3  v   2  Greenfield Park  at Artie Green Park  Villa Rovers   0  v   3  Millburn United at Jennings Park No.1  ROUND 2 Rossowen    11  v   0  Newry Rovers  […]